Tag Archive: Business & Economy

The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? Is food expensive in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – an examination of opinions, behavior, etc., made by asking people questions The waiter asked us to take a survey of our experience at the restaurant. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example, a company of lawyers He is going to work at a law firm this summer. expense /ik-SPENS/ [noun] – the use of money, time, or effort We need to save up because…
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Intermediate

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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you enjoy living in your city? What other city in Asia would you like to visit? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 foreign /FAWR-in/ [adjective] – belonging or connected to a country that is not your own Ireland was the first foreign country I visited. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different I was surprised to see various people at my cousin’s party. promise /PROM-is/ [verb] – to tell someone you will certainly do something She always promises her parents that she would do good in school. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/…
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Beginner

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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. asset /AS-ET/ [noun] – something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts He is in charge of managing the company’s assets. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The company will undertake a new initiative to help employees. prosperity /pro-SPER-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being successful and having a lot of money Everyone wishes for happiness and prosperity. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or promise to do something He vowed to win the…
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Expert

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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it Twitter is a more appropriate platform to vent our thoughts. user experience /YOO-zer-ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – the experience of someone using a product, system, or service, for example whether they find it enjoyable and easy to use The main goal of the smartphone brand is to maximize user experience. predicament /pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of Most of the youth today…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 How many social media accounts do you have? Between Facebook and Instagram, which is more popular in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 social networking /SOH-shul-NET-wur-king/ [noun] – the use of websites and other internet services to communicate with other people and make friends Information found on social networking sites is not always accurate. post /pohst/ [noun] – something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media He already deleted his Facebook post that put his former friend to…
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Beginner

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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which between Facebook and Instagram do you use more often? How many friends/followers do you have on Facebook/Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feed /feed/ [noun] – a web page, screen, etc. that updates often to show the latest information I deleted some of my old posts on my Instagram feed. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The country is experiencing an economic crisis due to the virus. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to become or make something become greater or more serious The conflict escalated more…
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China records slowest population growth in decades

2021年5月12日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘population’? What countries with high population do you know? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pace /peys/ [noun] – the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes The child is observing how the turtle walk in a slow pace. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something The shop boosted their profit this month by having weekend sales. priority /prahy-AWR-i-tee/ [noun] – something that is very important and must be dealt with before…
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China records slowest population growth in decades

2021年5月12日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen The increase in the COVID-19 cases in the country prompted the leaders to enforce national lockdowns. door-to-door /DAWR-tuh-DAWR/ [adjective] – going from one house or building in an area to another The company is a door-to-door delivery service. advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something Education advance the country’s society. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The toxic chemicals in the factory pose threats to the communities around the area. demography /dih-MOG-ruh-fee/ [noun]…
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